Def Con 27 theme
https://www.defcon.org/html/defcon-27/dc-27-cfp.html

Technological Utopianism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_utopianism

HypoerNormalisation Documentary
https://youtu.be/fh2cDKyFdyU 

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas ending scene
https://youtu.be/jrd-sfoAv9A

Video LAN https://twitter.com/videolan/status/1086672630994927616

SAY IT AIN’T SO! RUSSIANS ARE HACKING US ALL!?

Colorado journalists left in the dark

Sniper Barbie's talk https://youtu.be/FwXLoyi-Ulc 

Pewdipie/Giraffe
hackaderpium https://t.co/q7KhVUI1mV

• Michela Merz - troll or idiot?

https://twitter.com/mischmerz/status/1083879412523847680 

I would never hire any #infosec person that doesn't have a strong background in software engineering. Take those fancy infosec certificates and stuff 'em you know where :)

https://twitter.com/mischmerz/status/1083891597534736384 

I work for a company that has never had  any of it's client breached or compromised in any way. None of my clients in this and other companies has been breached or compromised, I am doing this since > 20 years. Questions?

Derbycon shutting down
https://www.cbronline.com/news/derbycon-shut-down 

Award-winning journalist Steve Ragan @SteveD3 joined us on our first show of 2019 where we covered a whole bunch of things relating to journalists, security, and covering security stories.

United States added to list of most dangerous countries for journalists for first time

People of the Year: embattled journalists

Journalist Group Says 94 Working In Media Killed In 2018, Topped By Afghanistan

List of journalists killed in Russia

8 security tools and tips for journalists

Why Haven’t Reporters Mass-Adopted Secure Tools for Communicating With Sources?

Off the record failed attempt

Media training basics for hackers
 

See you all in the new year - stay safe and secure!

Some of the stories covered:

New Extortion Email Threatens to Send a Hitman Unless You Pay 4K

U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense Systems Fail Cybersecurity Audit

We Broke Into A Bunch Of Android Phones With A 3D-Printed Head

Amazon and Facebook Reportedly Had a Secret Data-Sharing Agreement, and It Explains So Much

Rising Instagram Stars Are Posting Fake Sponsored Content

In this week's episode Javvad and Scott get deep into the cybers, the rockstars, and the mental health of information security professionals.

Do not rely solely on the advice of this podcast, please consult a medical professional before attempting any of the suggestions, or considering a career in threat intelligence. 

Show notes:

What DNA testing kit companies are really doing with your data

50 Cent buys 200 tickets to Ja Rule concert to keep seats empty in ongoing feud

US charges Iranian ‘SamSam’ hackers

• https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46381033
• https://www.wired.com/story/doj-indicts-hackers-samsam-ransomware/
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-iran-sanctions/us-indicts-iranian-hackers-responsible-for-deploying-samsam-ransomware-idUSKCN1NX1Y3 

The Wartime Spies Who Used Knitting as an Espionage Tool

A Kremlin Spy Mystery in Vienna Shakes the World Capital of Espionage

UK Parliament Seizes Facebook Internal Documents

Zuckerberg told Facebook execs to stop using iPhone after Tim Cook privacy comments

50 Cent buys 200 tickets to Ja Rule concert to keep seats empty in ongoing feud